Illegal Restriction on the Freedom of Navigation Imposed by the Russian Federation in the Black Sea
The United States shares Ukraine's concerns over Russia's most recent provocation in the Black Sea, this time impeding maritime traffic through the Kerch Strait in…
U.S. National Statement in Support of Minsk Group Co-Chairs
As a Minsk Group Co-Chair, the United States puts its full weight behind the April 13 statement. We note the ceasefire agreed to by the sides on November 9, 2020…
Right of Reply on Abolition of the Death Penalty in the State of Virginia, U.S.A.
As my delegation has noted in the past, international law does not prohibit capital punishment, and each country, and in the case of the United…
Recent Developments in Belarus
We are particularly concerned by the authorities’ provocative, politically-motivated arrest of members of the Belarusian Polish community.
International Roma Day
The United States is pleased to join this celebration of International Roma Day.
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on Human Rights Issues in U.S.
As President Biden stated, the police shooting of Daunte Wright in a suburb of Minneapolis is tragic, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on Ukraine
If Russia has concerns about NATO or U.S. forces in Europe, it should use the appropriate provisions of the Vienna Document to request additional information…
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian to the Permanent Council, Vienna April 15,…
Response to the Address by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia, H.E. Mr. Lasha...
The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
Response to the Report of the Director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR),...
Reading the ODIHR Annual Report, it is clear that even in the most challenging of times, ODIHR continues to ably assist the participating States in upholding human rights…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Situation Along Ukraine’s Borders
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United…
Right of Reply to Russia On Russia’s Military Activities near Ukraine’s border and in Russia-occupied...
For months now, Russia has woven fantasies about Ukraine’s alleged military preparations to expel Russia-led forces from the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
On Russia’s military activities near Ukraine’s border and in Russia-occupied Crimea
On Russia’s military activities near Ukraine’s border and in Russia-occupied Crimea As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian to a special joint session of the Forum for Security Cooperation…
Meeting Requested by Ukraine under Vienna Document Chapter III Regarding Unusual Russian Military Activity...
United States Mission to the OSCE Meeting Requested by Ukraine under Vienna Document Chapter III Regarding Unusual Russian Military Activity April, 10, 2021 Thank…
Interpretative Statement on the Extension of the Mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to...
The United States welcomes the extension of the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM).
On Turkey’s Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
“Turkey’s sudden and unwarranted withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, better known as the Istanbul Convention,…
22nd Anniversary of NATO Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo
Twenty-two years ago, NATO launched Operation Allied Force to end a decade of bloodshed in the Balkans.
On Recent Developments in Belarus
I look forward to the day when we will no longer need to raise pressing human rights challenges in Belarus in this chamber, but today…
